Overall score
Glen Iris
60.7/100
Malvern
60.9/100
Glen Iris vs Malvern, VIC Suburb Comparison
Glen Iris for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Glen IrisMalvern
Crime rate
Glen Iris
44.4 / 1k
Malvern
72.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glen Iris
384
Malvern
305
Population
Glen Iris
26,131
Malvern
9,929
Metric leadGlen Iris 6Malvern 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Glen Iris | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.2/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 44.4 / 1k | 72.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 19 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 69 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 384 | 305 |
| Planning activity | 323 | 301 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 3.3% |
| Population | 26,131 | 9,929 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glen Iris is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Malvern is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Glen Iris sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Malvern is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Glen Iris is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Malvern answers with schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glen Iris, while Malvern remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.